Osmorhiza berteroi (Osmorhiza chilensis)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Osmorhiza chilensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. It is considered to be a delicacy. — Root - raw or cooked.; It is considered to be a delicacy.

Habitat & North American Range

Deciduous Nothofagus forests and moist shaded cliffs to 200 metres in S. Chile north to latitude 31°s. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)